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Category: MAIN COUNTY PRESS RELEASES

Image is of covered boats with a sunset sky. Text reads: Cape Cod Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling, April 1st to June 30th, 2024. Bring clean, rolled wrap to transfer stations in Bourne, Chatham, Eastham, Falmouth and Wellfleet. More info can be found at the link http://seagrant.whoi.edu/shrinkwrap.

Cape Cod Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program Diverts Valuable Plastics from Landfills 

Boaters and marinas benefit from an easy and convenient recycling program run by Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and WHOI Sea Grant.  March 18, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – This spring, boaters […]

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Commissioners Endorse Plans to Expand Septic System Test Center

March 14, 2024 (BARNSTABLE, MA) – At yesterday’s meeting, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners unanimously approved Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center’s (MASSTC) proposal for expansion. MASSTC, a division […]

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Registration Open for Lower Cape Cod Children’s Garden

A free program offered by the Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod for children 8-12 years old. March 12 , 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – The Master Gardener Association of Cape […]

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Honor a Cape Cod Woman Leader with a Nomination for the Mercy Otis Warren Cape Cod Woman of the Year  Award 

Barnstable, MA, March 4, 2024 – The Mercy Otis Warren Cape Cod Woman of the Year Award Committee is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the annual […]

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Barnstable County Announces the ‘Forward Together’ Photo Contest

February 29, 2024 (BARNSTABLE, MA) —  In celebration of National County Government Month (NCGM) this April, Barnstable County is thrilled to announce the launch of the ‘Forward Together’ Photo Contest. […]

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County Seeks to Expand Assistance to Homeowners for Sewer and Septic Upgrades

Commissioners Award $750,000 in Grants to Local Farmers and Fishermen  February 28, 2024 (BARNSTABLE, MA) — Today, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners voted to expand the County’s AquiFund Program which […]

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Commissioner’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

Reflects Modest 1.9% Increase February 15, 2024 (BARNSTABLE, MA) –   Yesterday, the Board of Regional Commissioners unanimously approved a $ 23,549,373 proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 25 General Fund Operating Budget, […]

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Local Partners Collaborate to Open Barnstable School District Food Pantry.

Over 58% of Barnstable Students identify as food Insecure. Stop & Shop and local partners collaborate to expand access to fresh and healthy foods, including locally caught fish and chowder, […]

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HUD Awards over $2.4M to Cape and Islands Homelessness Programs 

The award is part of HUD’s annual Continuum of Care Competition Awards through its FY23 appropriation. February 6, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently […]

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